Here you can find the strength of the Spectacles Jazzband
unplugged and on stage.

Theo Sterk - trompet, zang

He started his career when he was 6 years old, playing
the trumpet in harmony K.N.A. from Arkel, where several
family members were already playing. Making Music has
been passed on in his genes. He was classically trained
at music school and later by teacher at the academy of
music in Hilversum. His musical orientation has a broad
variety and he has been active since he was very young.
He really loves old style Jazz, and when the Spectacles
were founded he was one of the youngest musicians (18)
in that genre. Furthermore, he is still active in
symphonic Music, teaches how to play the trumpet, and
he is the leader of court chapel “Nooit Gedagt”. (Dutch
for: I never thought it would…) He also regularly performs alone.

Ed Sterk - klarinet

He comes from a family where music was considered to be
very important and music was highly appreciated, so he
got interested in music as well. When he was eight years
old he was introduced to the clarinet by harmony K.N.A
from Arkel, the harmony he still plays in. He had a
classical education at music school. When he was older
he appreciated old-style jazz more and more, especially
because of the freedom it offers. He got a lot of
experience from playing in all kinds of ensambles and he
is one of the founders of The Spectacles Jazzband, working
together in close harmony with Cees van Dis. Ed is also
the musical leader of the Spectacles. Furthermore he is
still active in symphonic Music and he also plays in
court chapel “Nooit Gedagt”. Sometimes he also conducts
choir rehearsals.

Of course, we would like to perform for you. You can
contact our business leader, Theo Sterk. Our information
can be found by clicking the
contact hyperlink.